Nordstrom Inc. announced the launch of its “Livestream Shopping” channel on Wednesday, with a Burberry styling event kicking things off on March 18.
Nordstrom says Livestream Shopping will blend its in-person and virtual capabilities, as well as its expertise in a variety of categories, from fashion to beauty and home. Customers can interact with the experts and shop the items presented during the event.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is e-commerce?
- What is the difference between e-commerce and retail?
- Why is e-commerce important to companies like Walmart, Nordstrom and Burberry?
- How has the pandemic influenced consumer shopping habits?
- What is livestream shopping?
- Why would Nordstrom and Walmart introduce livestream shopping?
- Why would Burberry want to participate in a livestream shopping event?
- According to this news story, who are these companies targeting with live-streamed shopping events?
- How might live-streamed shopping events help them to reach that group of consumers?
